How to pronounce gravid
Say it like GRAV-id. Gravid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gravid
American and British speakers say gravid in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrævɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡrævɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAV-id.
What does gravid mean?
- Pregnant.
Where does gravid come from?
From Latin gravidus (“laden, pregnant”), from gravis (“heavy”).
Questions about saying gravid
How do you pronounce gravid?
Say GRAV-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravid?
Gravid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · id.
Do Americans and Brits say gravid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrævɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡrævɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.